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A map to help on your hunt for local craft brews

Louisiana is world-renowned for its food, music and culture. Craft brews are quickly becoming part of the Bayou State's good times. Here's where to find them along with the history of beer, video tours of some of the breweries and more.

A map to help on your hunt for local craft brews

Louisiana is world-renowned for its food, music and culture. Craft brews are quickly becoming part of the Bayou State's good times.

The state's Office of Tourism has created a Louisiana Brewery Trail to highlight the growing craft brew industry.

Abita Brewing Company in Covington leads the way as one of the nation's largest. Other brewers, sprinkled around the state, are following suit with everyday people who have turned their beer passions into expanding businesses.

Many carry names and traditions rooted in local history while pushing forward to make craft beers part of the state's culinary tradition. This map highlights the major players. Most offer tours with samples and more.